Cisco DNA Advantage C9600 5-Year Renewal Only | Enterprise Licensing — C9600-DNA-A-5R

Preserve advanced software coverage on Cisco Catalyst 9600 switches with a 5-year Cisco DNA Advantage renewal-only license. This entitlement is built for organizations that already run the platform and need to keep their existing feature set active without changing the deployment model. It is a practical fit for renewal cycles where continuity, compliance, and budget control matter. Cisco DNA Advantage is the higher-tier software subscription for Catalyst 9600 environments, supporting operational consistency across enterprise switching infrastructure. By renewing rather than replacing the license structure, teams can maintain access to the capabilities tied to the existing entitlement and avoid unnecessary disruption during procurement or audit cycles. The 5-year term is especially useful for infrastructure teams that prefer fewer renewal events and longer planning horizons. It helps align software coverage with capital and operating forecasts while keeping the network on a stable support path. For organizations standardizing on Catalyst 9600, this renewal-only package offers a clean way to extend coverage and protect the value of the installed base. Ideal For Renewing Cisco DNA Advantage coverage on installed Catalyst 9600 switches Maintaining software entitlement continuity during enterprise network lifecycle planning Standardizing long-term licensing for campus and core switching environments Extending existing Cisco subscription coverage without changing the platform Why This Product 1 Renewal-only licensing fits existing Catalyst 9600 deployments 2 5-year term lowers renewal frequency versus shorter subscriptions 3 DNA Advantage tier supports advanced switching coverage 4 Software entitlement continuity helps avoid operational gaps